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Jean-Phillipe Mateta
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Master Yates
Stuart Pearce
Demba Ba had a dodgy knee his whole career didn't he?
Heffing Psycho!
Steve Chettle
He did, scored plenty of goals though and had a good career!
Locadoodledoo
First Team Squad
If he's failed their medical surely he will fail ours? Would rather chuck £25m - £30m @ Wolves if the deal with Palace falls through.
isaacs
Jack Burkitt
Did anyone else hear that absolute WALLOPER Kaveh whatshisface issue a bloody demand from Mateta to get his bloody head down and start scoring goals for Palace to win the fans back
How much is Parish giving that twat?
How much is Parish giving that twat?
HappyHappyJoyJoy
Stuart Pearce
Blimey, if AC Milan can't dope a player back to full health, then he must be knackered.
Master Yates
Stuart Pearce
He's such an oddball that chap.
Takes himself far too seriously. Someone needs to sit him down and tell him he reports on football transfers ffs, he's not making any meaningful difference in the world.
Notcher
Ian Bowyer
As I said earlier that's not necessarily so. Based upon £20M he'd probably pass.
The decision isn't made by a doctor/physio whether they pass or fail. They do the examinations and highlight any issues/current issues. The club then make the decision based upon risk/reward.
Notcher
Ian Bowyer
Unlikely. They're under no obligation to buy him, they would just walk away rather than going through this rigmarole.
Master Yates
Stuart Pearce
Unless they withdrew by email and were embarrassed when Mateta rocked up anyway because Parish didn't read it
Haych
Stuart Pearce
We signed a player with a broken leg before so he’d piss our medical.
JohhnyM
Viv Anderson
His knee would probably sail through, but no chance with the eye test.
So did Ledley King - two of them, as well.
Thetrooper
Collymore
And Paul McGrath
isaacs
Jack Burkitt
Master Yates
Stuart Pearce
His knees were the least of McGrath's problems though
Great player he was - would have one of the best if he wasn't pissed up half the time
JohhnyM
Viv Anderson
A mate of mine used to work in a pub he drank in, together with Bryan Robson and Norman Whiteside, amongst others. They did not hold back.His knees were the least of McGrath's problems though
Great player he was - would have one of the best if he wasn't pissed up half the time
donny
Jack Burkitt
A lot of it depends on the risk involved, and, obviously, for the money to spend, Milan didn't fancy losing him to a cartilage clean out within 6 months.
bono1975
Viv Anderson
Just read a post on Twitter so take with a pinch of salt but he’s set for knee surgery and will be out for 3-4 months. Looks like Palace tried to pull a fast one by selling a broken player. Wouldn’t put anything past Parish.
Paul McGrath was one of the best, even though he had often - as they say in Ireland - drink taken.His knees were the least of McGrath's problems though
Great player he was - would have one of the best if he wasn't pissed up half the time
Darrenforest1976
Youth Team
Reports that Mateta will be out for 3 to 4 months, Needs surgery on his knee.
Steve Stone’s Brylcreem
First Team Squad
Omar Richards anyone?
Steve Stone’s Brylcreem
First Team Squad
Be nice to see him back at palace and stirring up the dressing room.
StuartsLeftFoot
Youth Team
So will he go off and get his operation now?